micronutrients ↔ dietary diversity

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Dietary diversity is directly linked to micronutrients because consuming a variety of foods, such as wild edible plants, is a primary method for ensuring the adequate intake of essential micronutrients as described in [1] and [2].

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Diet composition and staple-food dependence as structural ... researchsquare.com Research Square 1 fact

claimDiet diversity is a key component of a healthy diet, as it enhances the adequacy of macronutrients and essential micronutrients, supports immune function, reduces disease burdens, and promotes long-term health outcomes.

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Springer 1 fact

claimWild edible plants enhance dietary diversity and provide essential micronutrients, which is increasingly important as rural diets shift toward market-dependent, nutrient-poor processed foods.